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Jennifer Lopez Reteams with Pitbull for 'Live It Up' [PREMIERE/AUDIO]

Heather DeLuca — Wed, 08 May 2013 14:40:34 +0000

Call it a three-peat. Jennifer Lopez hooks up with Pitbull for a new collaboration called ‘Live It Up’. The heart pounding, dance floor ready single is expected to appear on JLo’s upcoming album, due this summer. Jennifer will perform her new song next week during the American Idol season 12 finale. SoJO First Listen to [...]

Jason Derulo Wants to Take You to 'The Other Side' [AUDIO]

Heather DeLuca — Sat, 20 Apr 2013 16:00:02 +0000

After a horrific dancing injury in which his neck was partially broken leaving him unable to tour to support his last album Future History, Jason Derulo is recovered and sharing his new single. It’s today’s SoJO First Listen! SoJO First Listen–Jason Derulo ‘The Other Side’:

Sara Bareilles Releases 'Brave' [AUDIO/POLL]

Heather DeLuca — Thu, 18 Apr 2013 00:00:28 +0000

It’s been nearly three years since Sara Bareilles‘ last album. Now the storytelling songwriter is back and feeling ‘Brave’. Take a listen to Sara’s new single, the title track to her forthcoming third studio release Brave, available everywhere April 23. SoJO First Listen–Sara Bareilles ‘Brave’:

Take a First Listen to New Music from Avril Lavigne [AUDIO/POLL]

Heather DeLuca — Tue, 09 Apr 2013 15:57:16 +0000

Avril Lavigne is back with a brand new song called ‘Here’s to Never Growing Up’. This first single from her forthcoming fifth studio album was co-written by her fiance Chad Kroeger of Nickelback. Take a listen and then tell us what you think! SoJO First Listen Avril Lavigne ‘Here’s to Never Growing Up’

Paramore Channels the 80′s for New Single [AUDIO]

Heather DeLuca — Wed, 03 Apr 2013 15:41:38 +0000

The 80′s are alive and well as Paramore returns with ‘Still Into You’, the new single from their forthcoming self-titled album available everywhere Tuesday. Take a listen and tell us what you think! SoJO First Listen ‘Still Into You’ by Paramore

Listen and Vote on Mariah Carey's New Song [AUDIO/POLL]

Heather DeLuca — Tue, 19 Feb 2013 20:11:36 +0000

‘Almost Home’ is the new single from Mariah Carey. The song was recorded for the forthcoming film Oz The Great and Powerful, starring James Franco and Mila Kunis. Take a listen and let us know what you think! ‘Almost Home’ lays in the mid-range of Mariah’s voice, a straightforward and decidely undramatic track consideration her [...]

SoJO First Listen–Goo Goo Dolls 'Rebel Beat' [AUDIO/POLL]

Heather DeLuca — Wed, 23 Jan 2013 18:49:05 +0000

The Goo Goo Dolls are back! And they’ve got a dramatic new song called ‘Rebel Beat’ from the forthcoming album Magnetic, available everywhere May 7th. Take a listen and let us know what you think! Listen to ‘Rebel Beat’ by the Goo Goo Dolls:

Bon Jovi Premieres New Single [AUDIO]

Heather DeLuca — Mon, 07 Jan 2013 20:53:02 +0000

Bon Jovi is back! New Jersey’s favorite bunch of boys have released ‘Because We Can’, the first single from the band’s forthcoming studio album What About Now. Bon Jovi’s latest anthem can be heard as a love letter to the Garden State post-Hurricane Sandy, and anyone facing adversity. Listen to ‘Because We Can’ by Bon [...]

SoJO First Listen–Kelly Clarkson 'Catch My Breath' [AUDIO/POLL]

Heather DeLuca — Wed, 10 Oct 2012 16:00:06 +0000

Kelly Clarkson‘s first ever greatest hits compilation is on the horizon. It will feature favorites like ‘Breakaway’ and ‘Stronger’, and four new cuts including the title track ‘Catch My Breath’. Take a first listen and then vote in our poll to let us know what you think of the song! SoJO First Listen–’Catch My Breath’ [...]

SoJO First Listen–Adele 'Skyfall' [AUDIO/POLL]

Heather DeLuca — Fri, 05 Oct 2012 18:52:26 +0000

‘Skyfall’ is the first new recording by Adele since the release of her massively popular sophomore album 21 in early 2011. Who better to help commemorate the 50th anniversary of James Bond? Daniel Craig is back on the big screen as the reigning 007 in the highly-anticipated Skyfall, hitting theaters later this year. Adele provides [...]

SoJO First Listen–Bruno Mars 'Locked Out of Heaven' [AUDIO/POLL]

Heather DeLuca — Tue, 02 Oct 2012 17:26:22 +0000

Bruno Mars is ‘Locked Out of Heaven’ in his new single, the first release from the upcoming album Unorthodox Jukebox, available December 11. We hear a touch of The Police ‘Spirits in the Material World’ on Bruno’s track, let us know what you think! Take a listen and then vote in our poll! SoJO First [...]

SoJO First Listen–Rihanna 'Diamonds' [AUDIO/POLL]

Heather DeLuca — Fri, 28 Sep 2012 15:37:22 +0000

Rihanna continues her seemingly non-stop string of singles with the release of the song 'Diamonds'.

Take a first listen today! Then take our poll and tell us what you think!

SoJO First Listen–Kesha 'Die Young' [AUDIO/POLL]

Heather DeLuca — Tue, 25 Sep 2012 14:00:24 +0000

Ke$ha is back with a new single, the first from her upcoming sophomore album Warrior, available December 4.

Take a first listen to 'Die Young', then take our poll and tell us what you think!

SoJO First Listen–Christina Aguilera 'Your Body' [AUDIO/POLL]

Heather DeLuca — Fri, 14 Sep 2012 15:31:13 +0000

After her last album Bionic failed to deliver the pop prowess Christina Aguilera is know for, the singer returns to top form with her new single 'Your Body' from the forthcoming album Lotus. Produced by Max Martin and Shellback 'Your Body' is oozing with sensuality. Take a first listen, then tell us what you think!

SoJO First Listen–Carly Rae Jepsen 'This Kiss' [AUDIO]

Heather DeLuca — Wed, 12 Sep 2012 21:26:43 +0000

‘Call Me Maybe’ by Carly Rae Jepsen was on everyone’s lips this summer. Now the 27-year old ‘It Girl’ is set to release her first full length studio album, Kiss. You can take a first listen to her new single ‘This Kiss’! SoJO First Listen ‘This Kiss’ by Carly Rae Jepsen

SoJO First Listen–Taylor Swift 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together' [AUDIO/POLL]

Heather DeLuca — Tue, 14 Aug 2012 23:01:08 +0000

Taylor Swift has delivered her new baby. A pop-inspired track called 'We Are Never Ever Getting Back Together', the first single from her upcoming fourth studio album Red releasing worldwide October 22.

Take a first listen to Taylor's new song, then take our poll to tell us what you think of it!

SoJO Premiere of No Doubt 'Settle Down' [AUDIO]

Heather DeLuca — Mon, 16 Jul 2012 15:22:38 +0000

It's the long awaited return of No Doubt!

Take a first listen to 'Settle Down', the first single from the band's highly anticipated studio album Push And Shove, due in stores on September 25.

No Doubt 'Settle Down'

SoJO First Listen–Maroon 5 'One More Night' [AUDIO]

Heather DeLuca — Thu, 21 Jun 2012 14:00:20 +0000

Take a listen to the second single from Maroon 5's forthcoming CD Overexposed, in stores this Tuesday, June 26.

SoJO FIRST LISTEN: Phillip Phillips 'Home' [AUDIO/POLL]

Kyle McCann — Mon, 18 Jun 2012 15:03:04 +0000

All of us here at SoJO 104.9 think Phillip Phillips' new song 'Home' has the potential to be a major 'Summer of SoJO' smash hit!

So, we want you to let us know what you think about!

Listen to Phillip Phillips' 'Home' then take the poll!

Will Phillip Phillips' 'Home' be a summer smash?

SoJO First Listen–Matchbox Twenty 'She's So Mean' [AUDIO] and [VIDEO]

Heather DeLuca — Mon, 11 Jun 2012 16:08:00 +0000

Matchbox Twenty is back! Frontman Rob Thomas and his band mates have put together their first full of collection of new music in 10 years. North will be in stores on September 4th! Take a listen to the album's first single 'She's So Mean'!

READ MORE to find the song and to go behind the scenes footage of Matchbox Twenty in the studio!